“Where’s Your Gumption?”
May 29, 2023
When the leading candidate for the U.S. Democratic Presidential nomination creates a “No-Malarkey” tour through Iowa, you know that’s a bus of the “old school” variety. “Look, folks, here’s the deal…” maybe we’ve entered an era when retro wisdom might be our friend? World War III seems to be a virus.
Bookended between two World Wars, the Great Depression, and all kinds of other public health challenges, Biden’s Silent Generation persisted in difficult times. We can learn a lot from sayings of the past that may still have a shelf life during this time of uncertainty on so many levels.
“The only thing to fear is fear itself.”
“When you’re going through hell, just keep going.”
“Keep calm and carry on.”
And, my favorite, “Frankie Says Relax.”
